Great list! Brain health is so much more straightforward than we're lead to believe.
Exercising even a portion of your advice will boost anyone's mental ability, linking directly with their quality of life.
That said, I need to ask, have you ever heard of or researched BrainHQ before? It's the only brain training app from my understanding that's backed by hard neuroscience, founded by Michael M. Merzenich, PhD. I myself am not certified in the field, and have therefore generally kept it to myself as an experiment. But I've used it for years, and have trusted it on the fact that compared with similar apps, it's super tiring after only a few minutes, and I have noticed improvements in certain cognitive abilities (memory, focus, reaction time) outside using the app... though these could be incidental as I also follow many good habits as the ones outlined in your article.
From their webpage:
"BrainHQ is the result of years of effort by leading scientists from around the world, who have given their input and energy to create a distinctive, rigorous approach to brain training. Perhaps even more importantly, many exercises in BrainHQ have been proven to change cognitive function in hundreds of peer-reviewed scientific papers. These changes include better memory, faster processing, and sharper attention—but they also include more confidence, safer driving, happier mood, better health outcomes, and other benefits for everyday life."
I haven't used it in recent months since my routine is off kilter, seeing my grandmother at the hospital every other day while she's treated for cancer, and I believe not to feel as mentally sharp... but then there's been a lot of stress, which would also change everything.
It certainly wouldn't replace proper habits and behaviours as you've shared in this article today, but does it stand out against the slew of apps promising similar claims? If someone had absolutely no other options, would they be benefited by its use? Your thoughts on this matter I'd find incredibly interesting!
A lot my patients believe this too! I always get asked "what apps can help them..." What's interesting is when ppl who are retired, maybe can no longer drive, and don't have access to travel or technology. There's definitely an age-group of boomers that are fearful of this right now, and aren't able to ambulate (or drive), and aren't necessarily using technology to expand these experiences. Makes me wonder about the future and services that could help prevent cognitive decline on a broader scale! rabbit hooooole
Great list! Brain health is so much more straightforward than we're lead to believe.
Exercising even a portion of your advice will boost anyone's mental ability, linking directly with their quality of life.
That said, I need to ask, have you ever heard of or researched BrainHQ before? It's the only brain training app from my understanding that's backed by hard neuroscience, founded by Michael M. Merzenich, PhD. I myself am not certified in the field, and have therefore generally kept it to myself as an experiment. But I've used it for years, and have trusted it on the fact that compared with similar apps, it's super tiring after only a few minutes, and I have noticed improvements in certain cognitive abilities (memory, focus, reaction time) outside using the app... though these could be incidental as I also follow many good habits as the ones outlined in your article.
From their webpage:
"BrainHQ is the result of years of effort by leading scientists from around the world, who have given their input and energy to create a distinctive, rigorous approach to brain training. Perhaps even more importantly, many exercises in BrainHQ have been proven to change cognitive function in hundreds of peer-reviewed scientific papers. These changes include better memory, faster processing, and sharper attention—but they also include more confidence, safer driving, happier mood, better health outcomes, and other benefits for everyday life."
I haven't used it in recent months since my routine is off kilter, seeing my grandmother at the hospital every other day while she's treated for cancer, and I believe not to feel as mentally sharp... but then there's been a lot of stress, which would also change everything.
It certainly wouldn't replace proper habits and behaviours as you've shared in this article today, but does it stand out against the slew of apps promising similar claims? If someone had absolutely no other options, would they be benefited by its use? Your thoughts on this matter I'd find incredibly interesting!
Learn to play a musical instrument. The fun way to improve cognitive skills!
*helpful and interesting
do a post on indepth stress management habits/ food to eat n all!
Mens sana in corpore sano.
Thank you. As a midlife emergency position who works nights, I found this list helpful, and insightful.
A lot my patients believe this too! I always get asked "what apps can help them..." What's interesting is when ppl who are retired, maybe can no longer drive, and don't have access to travel or technology. There's definitely an age-group of boomers that are fearful of this right now, and aren't able to ambulate (or drive), and aren't necessarily using technology to expand these experiences. Makes me wonder about the future and services that could help prevent cognitive decline on a broader scale! rabbit hooooole